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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.93, 1,889.75 and 335.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.93, 1,889.75 and 335.55 is: 503.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.93 : 1,889.75 = 335.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.93/1,889.75 = 335.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.93x = 1,889.75 × 335.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.93x = 634,105.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,105.61/1,259.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.29

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